"Looks Nice": Afrikaner Shows Temporary Refugee Accommodation in the US
- An Afrikaner woman gave viewers a tour of what she described as her first temporary refugee accommodation in the United States
- The video prompted many questions from curious South Africans, including how long the process takes and what requirements must be met at consulates
- The broader conversation touched on political narratives surrounding claims about white genocide in South Africa
While refugee resettlement involves strict vetting and legal procedures, the clip offered a rare glimpse into early relocation stages. It also reflected a growing trend of South Africans exploring opportunities overseas amid economic, political, and social uncertainty.
Source: TikTok
An Afrikaner woman shared a video showing what she described as her first temporary accommodation in the United States after relocating as a refugee. The clip, posted by @country.girl.van on 25 February 2026, was filmed at Capitol KOA Holiday in Severna Park near Washington, DC, and showcased a neat kitchen, comfortable bedroom spaces, and clean bathrooms.
The discussion unfolded against the backdrop of renewed international attention on claims by former US President Donald Trump regarding so-called white genocide in South Africa. These claims have repeatedly been disputed and widely rejected by researchers and South African authorities. Nevertheless, they have influenced certain migration narratives and asylum conversations abroad. Her caption reads:
“Coming to the USA for the first temporary accommodation as refugees.”
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Political claims influenced migration narratives
Viewers flooded the comments with questions about the process, asking whether everyone received similar housing, how long approvals took, whether applicants had to secure their own accommodation, and what requirements were needed at the consulate. Others questioned whether anyone could apply and what criteria had to be met.
While refugee resettlement processes involve strict legal requirements and vetting procedures, the video by user @country.girl.van offered a rare look inside temporary accommodation facilities and the early stages of relocation. It also reflected a broader trend of South Africans exploring emigration, whether through work visas, skilled migration, or asylum pathways, as global political narratives continue to shape personal decisions.
Source: TikTok
Check out the TikTok video below:
Here’s what South Africans said
Robberts Saddlery Lindsey🇿🇦 commented:
“Ek het in so ’n plek gebly in Oklahoma toe ek in die VSA gewerk het vir vier maande. Dit was baie nice. Translation: I stayed in a place like that in Oklahoma when I worked in the USA for four months. It was very nice.”
Shirley Mpiisi commented:
“Dankie dat jy met ons deel en jy klink so dankbaar. Mag julle ’n mooi, geseënde toekoms hê daar. 🥰 Translation: Thank you for sharing with us, and you sound so grateful. May you have a beautiful, blessed future there. 🥰🥰
CarlaBear asked:
“Is that where you will stay for three months?”
Tanya Daniels commented:
“Ek sien op die weather app julle gaan die twee dae nog sneeu kry. Translation: I see on the weather app you’re going to get snow for the next two days.”
Jacques Viljoen commented:
“Lyk lekker rustig daar. Julle gaan ’n voorspoedige toekoms hê. Ek het vandag my eerste e-mail ontvang om my besonderhede te gee en wanneer hulle my kan kontak vir verdere reëlings. Translation: It looks nice and peaceful there. You’re going to have a prosperous future. Today I received my first email to provide my details and when they can contact me for further arrangements.”
Shirley Mpisi commented:
“Jare terug in die negentigs het ek die woord ‘resettlement’ geleer. Dit is presies wat hier gebeur. Alles wat sy hier wys en vertel is die waarheid. Sy klink so positief en ek is baie bly vir hulle. Translation: Years ago in the nineties I learned the word ‘resettlement’. That is exactly what is happening here. Everything she shows and tells here is the truth. She sounds so positive and I am very happy for them. ❤️”
Marie-Luise Botha asked: “
Hi, as ek mag vra, hoeveel kontant het mens nodig om oor te gaan? Translation: Hi, if I may ask, how much cash does one need to relocate?”
Brooklyns World asked:
“How much do they give you for rental, food, etc.? Does everyone get the same amount, and must you find your own accommodation?”
Irissie3 asked:
“Dame, sê vir my watse vrae het hulle gevra by die konsulaat? Kan enige een gaan? Is daar vereistes? Translation: Ma’am, tell me what questions they asked at the consulate? Can anyone go? Are there requirements?”
3 Other Briefly News stories about Afrikaner refugees
- Many Afrikaans people in South Africa have dismissed other Afrikaners' refugee claims as politically motivated, instead emphasising their commitment to remaining in the country.
- Afrikaner refugee Charl Kleinhaus shared positive experiences in the United States amid social media scrutiny, prompting netizens to react.
- A proudly Afrikaner content creator, Lindi, shared her thoughts when an African American woman spoke about the Afrikaner refugees.
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